1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given
order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of
the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath
prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I
come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to
bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go
also, they shall go with me.
5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through
Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. 6 And it may be that I will
abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey
whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust
to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at
Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto
me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without
fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Let no man
therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come
unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come
unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this
time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14 Let all your things be done with charity.
15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that
it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves
to the ministry of the saints,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such,
and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and
Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. 18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye
them that are such.
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute
you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the
brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
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(NASB ... v. 22 ... If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed.)
(NIV ... v. 22 ... If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!)
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23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.